What leads someone to join a nonprofit board when they don’t have a personal connection to the cause? 

For Tina Saenz, it was a Board Fellows program. 

She gained a new perspective on women’s health through work with the Rose. Being from a rural area, Tina also saw firsthand the challenges women face getting care. Today, I serve as both a board member and a patient.

• Learn how volunteering expanded her understanding of healthcare access
• Hear why company support matters for nonprofit involvement
• Understand why insured women coming to The Rose makes a difference

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Key Questions Answered

1. How did Tina Saenz first become involved with The Rose?

2. Why did Tina initially hesitate to join The Rose’s board after the fellowship ended, and what changed her mind?

3. How did Tina’s therapist have a personal connection to The Rose?

4. How does Tina relate to The Rose’s mission from her own life experience?

5. What challenges did Tina’s family face with rural healthcare?

6. What led Tina to pursue a career in engineering, specifically chemical engineering?

7. What is the gender representation like in the engineering field Tina works in?

8. How does Tina’s employer, Novus International, support employee community engagement?

9. What surprised Tina about joining The Rose’s board from an operations perspective?

10. What was Tina’s personal experience like getting her first mammogram at The Rose?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Rejoining the Rose Board

05:59 Rural Health Care Challenges

06:47 Hospitalization and Surgery Scheduling

11:36 Novus International: Holistic Employee Support

13:53 Streamlining Operations for Women

19:14 Effortless and Professional Appointments

22:43 Mammogram Referrals and Health Checks

24:22 Encouraging Women's Health Self-Checks

27:00 Gratitude for Support and Service

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